CVT 215 - Radiation Physics and Protection

Offered WI
Lecture- 3 Lab/Studio- 0
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the CVT Program.
This course acquaints students with the basic concepts of X-ray physics and radiation safety. Included are determination of dosages and units of measure used, physical interaction of radiation with matter at the molecular, cellular, system, and genetic level. A study of the physical principles underlying generation of diagnostic radiation including operation of X-ray equipment, X-ray production, X-ray attenuation, and digital imaging processes. Throughout this course there is an emphasis on radiation protection of occupational workers and patients.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the consequences of ionizing ratiation in human cells.
State and discuss the ALARA principle.
Discuss the condept of effective radiation protection.
Differentiate between Coherent Scatter, Photoelectric effect, and Compton scatter.
Describe the general design and function of Fluoroscopic equipment.
Explain the reasons for personnel monitoring.
Compare and contrast the interactions between incident electrons and the x-ray tube target with the production of x-ray rays by Bremsstrahlung or characteristic interaction.
Synthesize the factors that control and effect the x-ray beam as it is emitted from the x-ray tube.
Describe the general design of the x-ray tube and discuss the function of the anode and cathode.
Understand the biology of the cell its effects from radiation exposure at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and systemic level.